Franklin Square Elementary/Middle vs James McHenry Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 744 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
490 students
James McHenry Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
588 students
| Measure | Franklin Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | James McHenry Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 879 | #839 of 879 |
| National rank | #48467 of 50,301 | #47867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 490 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James McHenry Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 13.1).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (6% vs 5%).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 8%).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 89.5%).
- •James McHenry Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
- •James McHenry Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 588 students compared with 490.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Square Elementary/Middle better than James McHenry Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James McHenry Elementary/Middle ranks higher (14.5 vs 13.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and James McHenry Elementary/Middle?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle: 490. James McHenry Elementary/Middle: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and James McHenry Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is 856th of 879 and James McHenry Elementary/Middle is 839th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).